Trail News
ACGT Scholarship Recipients
We’re excited to share that we’ve awarded $10,000 in scholarships to four deserving ACGT employees! The Alamo City Golf Trail Scholarship fund is open to any college-bound employees or dependents of employees. Congratulations to the recipients! Student winners were selected by a board-appointed committee based on their academic achievement, financial need, and other eligibility requirements.…
Read MoreNorthern Hills Driving Range/Cart Path Upgrades
The range has been reopened, and we are allowing hitting off the artifical turf line only to start. The new sod needs time to root. Beginning Monday, April 3rd the driving range at Northern Hills be closed for upgrades. The hitting deck will be leveled and enlarged, with a new cement synthetic tee line installed.…
Read MoreLong-Term Junior Player Development Programs
We are excited to offer monthly Junior Player Development memberships at San Pedro for children 6 years and older. The USA Junior Golf Team is excited to announce that this long-term junior golf player development program will be starting at San Pedro Performance Academy. USA Junior Golf is designed for all ages of junior golfers…
Read MoreA Work of Art
If you’ve ever played Brackenridge Park, you drove right past some true works of art. The “Mill Race Bridge” by San Antonio artist Diana Kersey uses 24 ceramic panels integrated into the cement guardrails of the bridge. Installed in 2011, each unique insert features designs that portray various golf scenes, referencing the historic relevance of…
Read MoreMalcolm Kirven – AA Golfers HoF Induction
In March of this year, we brought to your attention to a fundraiser for local Amateur golf legend, Malcolm Kirven (See original story here). Some of Malcolm’s accomplishments include winning the 1959 and 1960 San Antonio City Junior Amateur Championships and the 1962 San Antonio City Men’s Amateur Championship. Malcolm and his family needed the…
Read MoreThe top 25 economy golf courses in Texas that cost $59 and under (2022)
Our panel members list their favorite courses for a cheaper round. Hole 12 marker at Texarkana Golf Ranch.(Tom Fox / The Dallas Morning News) By Mark Kazlowski and Scott Bell of the Dallas Morning News 12:47 PM on May 7, 2022 CDT Fee is the cost of a greens fee and cart plus tax for a prime Saturday…
Read MoreSupport Malcolm Kirven – Local Amateur Golf Legend
Malcolm Kirven was recently inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame. He needs the San Antonio golfing community’s help to travel out to Florida for the induction event in May. Malcolm stopped by to practice his putting at Brackenridge Park, and we had a chance to sit down with him. Born and raised…
Read MoreSuperintendent of the Year!
Our own Mick Garza, Superintendent of Olmos Basin Mick Garza, Alamo City Golf Trail, 2021 Superintendent of the Year Mick Garza has worked in the golf industry for over 30+years. Mick began his career at the Dominion Country Club back in the 90’s, where after a short spell he joined the agronomy team at Sonterra Country…
Read MoreValero Texas Open Historical Marker at Willow Springs
In honor of the Valero Texas Open’s 100th anniversary, Executive Director, Larson Segerdahl and Seymour Battle, III (SVP Communications, Public Relations & Engagement at Valero Energy Corporation), and Andrew Peterson (President&CEO of The Alamo City Golf Trail) were on hand to unveil a historical marker at Willow Springs this morning. This marker commemorates the second…
Read MoreSeven Restored Golden Age Courses You Can Play
Turn back the clock (sort of) and play these top-notch courses that have benefited from some tender and loving restorations. by – SHAUN TOLSON Many of the recent, headline-grabbing restoration projects of Golden Age courses have been affiliated with exclusive, members-only clubs. However, all is not lost for the intrepid public links player, since a…
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